In case you missed it, here were the top posts from Points With a Crew this week!
Top Stories
- Biggest story of the week was IHG announcing their Point Breaks hotel list for May 26th through July 31st. As usual, I have compiled the Priority Club Point Breaks list into a map as well as a sortable table, for ease in finding the Point Breaks hotels you want to book.
- Can I book a hotel for someone else? A comprehensive look at what the rules are for booking hotel award for other people, for each chain.
Miles, Points and free money
- 500 free La Quinta points in under a minute.
- The Department of Justice finally responds to Freedom of Information act requests regarding the United “Great Dane” mistake fare. Unfortunately, much of their response was redacted 🙁
- $20 Amazon gift card when you send at least $50 through Western Union
Other travel news
- 9 priceless mosaic murals currently housed inside an unused airport terminal are being saved from demolition. The murals are 20 foot by 20 foot by 8 inches deep and weigh over 20 tons (EACH!)
Around the travel world
- Baseball travel hackers, China infographics, kids getting sick overseas, lies, and booking awards for other people
- MSing via concert tickets, Bonus AAdvantage miles, booking hotels for others, complete Hilton hotel map, Kohls coupon, and an MS challenge
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The IHG point break map shows a hotel in Idaho for Le Roy or Bloomington. These cities are located in Illinois.